Malcolm X: Misunderstood

In the year of 1960s, the civil right movement was at its peak. At this time, depresseds were mistreated and discriminated against and because of that, the Negroes were searching for a attractor who can tilt the status of erosives. What is a leader? A leader is, according to a dictionary, a guiding or directing head, as of an army, movement, or governmental group. There is no doubt that Malcolm X, formerly k right offn as El Hajj Malik El Shabazz, had m all characteristics of a great leader compose all over him, when he joined the democracy of Islam.As a result, African Americans looked up to Malcolm X, who called himself the angriest Negro in America, for leadership. In this paper, I am overtaking to argue that Malcolm was a great leader, who gave his life for the struggle for agree rights in the richest and just ab come on powerful country of the world, the USA. In a country, where invariablyybody seeks to put to death the American dream, but where mankindy nation liv e in a nightmare. For that, he should be remembered along with Martin Luther King Jr. To in full understand how great of a leader that he was, we need to bestow a closed look at Malcolm Xs life.Malcolm led three rare lives in less than four decades offset as Malcolm Little, a convicted marauder and con man as Malcolm X, the province of Islams flamboyant orator finally, as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, organizing an international approach to the problems besetting African Americans. It all began when Malcolm Littles confidence and dream was tatterdemalion and crashed. His teacher told him that he had to be touchableistic about being a nigger. (Malcolm X 118) I dont think Malcolm would became what he was if it was not for his teachers comment on his dream of becoming a lawyer one day.Then, we take over rector Malcolm X, who habituated his life to the teaching of Elijah Muhammad. The Honorable Elijah Muhammad is giving us dead on target identity, and a true position the first time they substantiate ever been known to the American black man. (Malcolm X 356) Malcolm was fascinated by the discipline, the obedience, and the truehearted sense of community responsibility the members of the Nation showed, and soon became one of Elijahs close devoted pursuit. Finally, after his trip to Mecca, we see Malcolm as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz whose belief was now in world brotherhood and kind justice.Malcolm X was a misunderstand figure of his time, in my opinion. If you become read or heard what he said, you would undoubtedly label him as a racist. He went as utmost as calling black-and-blues the devils and he stirred up both the black and white communities with his anti-white philosophy. Malcolm is usually projected as the uncompromising advocate of total darkness Nationalism. Malcolm, always brooding and alienated, is depicted as the architect of armed novelty and confrontation and he is presented as the hostile critic of White liberalism. some(a) mount ain base this on his denunciation of racism and they misinterpret this tale to mean that now he endorsed the principles of integration as a settlement to Americas racial dilemma. What pile didnt realize at that time was Malcolms basic aim or objective never swopd He was totally committed to independence for oppressed the great unwashed. Malcolm wanted for blacks only what whites wanted for themselves, no more and no less. Also we have to realize that his trip to Mecca had changed the way he position about white people and he was not given luxuriant time to show the world his new point of view because he was assassinated soon after.Thats why most people today have the impression that Malcolm was a bad guy, who would gain freedom by whatsoever means necessary. What do him so great? He was a man of word and action. Malcolm represents a leader, which all communities look up to as dynamic, intelligent, and most importantly revitalizing. The Muslims of today, from all parts of the world see Malcolm as a man who not only had strong convictions and beliefs, but was not appalled to voice them and stand up to a system of oppression from white supremacy over powerless and minority black people.Black people need a leader who speaks the truth even up when white people dont want to hear it, and Malcolm X is filling that usage. As Malcolm X travelled around the country, preaching and encouraging blacks to take p disembarrasse in their report and strengths as a people, membership in the Nation of Islam grew from about agree hundred to hundreds of thousands. Furthermore, I think it was Malcolms vigorous passion for Black self-government and Black unity as well as his spiritual corporation to Islam that attracted black people to Nation of Islam and Elijahs vision played only a little part of it.In addition, the reason why the number of followers increase in Nation of Islam was contributed by Malcolms exceptional oratorical ability, his wide awake wit, and pie rcing analysis that he gave in front of some(prenominal) audiences. analysis such as US government make their citizens hate Germany and japan during WWII and now US had again make the people love Germany and japan after the war. And the comment that he made about the racial problems of today If you pull out a knife on my back, the scandalize left a permanent scar which you can get rid off.Those points that he made were right on the money. He was really charismatic, and when he talks, people listen. Communication is a very powerful gun to use if you want to spread your words and wisdom, and Malcolm took advantage of that. Armed himself with experience of Islam, books that he read, and debating skill, he went on television shows argued against his many critics and performed public name and address day in and day out. He was so eagerly devoted to spread the teaching of Nation of Islam that he found himself out on the road and was away from his family for many weeks or months.The development of Nation of Islam was his priority. wherefore Malcolm had such impact on black communities? Because Malcolm was one of them in the lead he joined Nation of Islam and became a minister. Came out from the heart of the Harlem ghetto, he knew the first hand experience of prejudice and inequality that impose on blacks. Therefore, many of his audiences can relate some of the things that he said in their daily life. In addition, Malcolm transformed himself from a street hustler to an articulate leader and was convinced that others could change for the better as well.His message about self-improvement was loud and clear. Without education, you are not going anywhere in this world. In his autobiography he said, My whole life had been a chronology of changes. Such an ingrained change seems to unbelievable, but after reading his autobiography everyone can have how much power this man had. Another reason why he was a great leader was that his readiness to revise his ideas an d change them. race make mistakes and it takes courage to admit it publicly and try to change it so the mistake wont happen again.In the fields of politic and religion, which he was vigorously involved in, people usually dont change, even they proved to be wrong. Malcolm X was different. He turned all his beliefs and his way of life upside downhearted when joining the Nation of Islam. He stopped drinking, smoking and abusing drugs instantly and consecrate his life to his leader, whereas he had been selfish and greedy his whole life before. Everything is going well till when the affairs of Elijah Muhammad with his secretaries made Malcolm questioned the leadership and belief of Nation of Islam.As a result, he left Nation of Islam and took a tour to Mecca where he experienced real brotherhood, being accepted and treated as a human being. The friendliness and respect he received made a great impression on him. I saw that people who looked alike drew together and most of the time st ayed together? fit tucked it into my mind that when I returned home I would tell Americans this rumination that where true brotherhood existed among all colors. (Malcolm 350) He became less militant and even admitted that white people could contribute to the black movement.Malcolm also got rid of Mr. Muhammads doctrines and taught the real Islam he experienced in the East. When we remember Malcolm X, we cannot ignore that he did change from seeing race as a dividing issue to his final recommendation as a Muslim who believed in a religion which spells out clearly that all humankind is created and judged equally. He declared that all human beings should be respected as such, regardless of their color. Malcolm often predicted that his leaving the Nation of Islam would lead to his death.When he heard of the Black Muslims plot to kill him, he did not feel any fear he just wanted his family to be safe. Before he died, he declared that he would be glad if he could have helped the blac k people, but that all denotation is due to Allah. Only the mistakes were his. This is another admiration that I have for him. He did not fear death and went on doing his business as usual. comparable I stated earlier, Malcolm put himself last and newfound religion and his family first.He was not afraid to accept the ultimate freedom for African Americans, as he stated, which is death. Today, nearly 30 years after the end of the cultured Rights Movement, some things have changed. A strong black middle-class has emerged, and some African-Americans have been able to get into leading positions in management or government. In several big cities with a majority of black citizens, black mayors are in office. Both civil right leaders Martin and Malcolm have become American heroes.Finally, Malcolm was a great man and a role model for all African Americans and Malcolm was a man who made people proud and showed them who they were. He dared to speak truth against the lies of racism, to stan d tall before the blows of hatred and oppression. When they died, they left examples of wisdom, courage, and spiritual tenacity that few leaders of any race have matched. He didnt die in vain because things have improved since his death. We see the growth of strong black middle class.